Author: Nancy C. Williams
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The Privileged Life: Cicada Song and Coronavirus
“The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me—a prayer to the God of my life.” Psalm 42:8 As I write this, the late-summer sun drizzles its last rays down a glassy goblet of sky behind darkened trees. Up swells the concerto of nocturnal creatures beyond my screen door—birdsong, froggy ribbits, and canine…
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The Privileged Life: The Blessing of Worship During the Pandemic
“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.” John 4:23 Among the casualties of the coronavirus pandemic is the shuttering of churches. The decision to close has good cause. The gathering of people in close proximity from all parts of…
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The Privileged Life: Six Lessons from Writing a Book
“And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.” 1 John 1:4 I’ve been a writer and teacher for decades, so you’d imagine it would be easy for me to author a book. Ha! Not so. For years, God kept after me to write A Crocus in the Desert: an instructional, encouraging prayer…
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The Privileged Life: Magnolias
“And the earth brought forth grass, the herb that yields seed according to its kind, and the tree that yields fruit, whose seed is in itself according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.” Genesis 1:12 Magnolia. The very word drips off the tongue like sorghum molasses on hot cornbread. It reeks of characters in Tennessee Williams plays, and it dredges…
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The Privileged Life: 11 Packing Essentials for a Day Hike
“…walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.” 1 Thessalonians 2:12 Want to go on a “day hike”? Look around your area for a new park or forest to explore. You shouldn’t have to go too far to find some whisper-quiet woods, a grassy plain, or a riverside walkway. With the…
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